Josh, BabaLewi & Phil

Hockey Cards Gongshow

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Bringing the best hockey hobby vibes and insight, hosted by Josh, BabaLewi, and Phil (The Loud Collector). Each episode dives deep into the latest hockey card releases, tracks the hottest rookie chases, explores NHL history and vintage collecting, and features amazing guests from across the hockey and hobby world. Whether you're a die-hard collector or just getting into the game, the Gongshow is your go-to source for all things puck and cardboard.

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Josh, BabaLewi & Phil

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Record Ovechkin Sale Sparks Grading Controversy, Hockey Hobby Breakout Star of the Year, Vintage Market Update, Which Recent Hockey Releases Are Performing the Best?, OPC Platinum Incoming 19.06.2023 1:30:33

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 92 for Episode 92 (4:26). Next, we take a look at the current state of the vintage hockey card market and compare it to the current values of more modern hockey cards (14:38). In Hobby News, a massive Alexander Ovechkin hockey card sale sets records and is...

Golden Knights Hoist Lord Stanley's Cup, 2021 Fleer Ultra & 2021 Upper Deck ICE Are Out, Second String Leather Company Founders Talk Making Wallets From NHL Goalie Gear, Huge Gretzky Jersey Sale, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 15.06.2023 2:24:34

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 91 for episode 91, Sergei Federov (3:19). Next, the Las Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup. We discuss the hobby impact to Jack Eichel, Adin Hill and Matthew Tkachuk (18:43). In Hobby News, the Ottawa Senators have a buyer and a huge sale for a...

Huge Hockey Release Week; 2021 UD ICE & 2021 Fleer Ultra, Do the Panthers Have One More Comeback In Them?, Early Extended Series Young Guns Values, OPC Platinum vs. UD Ice Box Battle, Gongshow O'Reilly'd & NHL Trades Heating Up 12.06.2023 1:15:02

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL Player to wear the number 90 for episode 90...yes we've been O'Reilly'd (2:10). Next, The Las Vegas Golden Knights take control of the Stanley Cup finals and Jack Eichel's Young Guns value surpasses Matthew Tkachuk's (17;35). In Hobby News, the Summer trade season...

Stanley Cup Finals Turn Into a Gongshow, Upper Deck's Billy Celio Talks 2021 Fleer Ultra Hockey, 2022-23 Extended Series Instant Reactions, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 08.06.2023 2:06:39

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 89 for Episode 89 (2:45). Next, the Golden Knights are off to a commanding 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Is Matthew Tkachuk out of control? Can Bobrovsky find his game? What will it take for an Adin Hill hobby breakthrough (15:52)? In Hobby News, C...

Stanley Cup Finals; More Hobby Breakouts Possible?, Our Most Anticipated Upcoming Releases, Hockey Card Market Update, Rookie Deep Dive, Hobby News & Controversy at Greatest Number 88? 05.06.2023 1:14:06

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 88 for Episode 88, this one could be a little controversial (2:38). Next, game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals is in the books. We examine potential additional hobby breakouts other than Matthew Tkachuk (15:17). In another Extended Series Rookie Deep Dive, we take a...

Stanley Cup Finals Hobby Preview, Honoring the NHL's Greatest No.87 w/ Sidney Crosby's 10 Most Valuable Cards, 2022 Trilogy Value Ratings, Hobby News, PWCC Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 01.06.2023 1:55:01

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 87 for Episode 87...yep you guess it, Donald Brashear....j/k it's Sid the Kid (2:09). We take a look at the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, examine the key hobby stories and give our predictions of the winner (15:46). Since Episode 87 is really our "...

The Ovechkin Rookie That's Likely To Smash Records, Jason Robertson Redemption, Matthew Tkachuk & Sergei Bobrovsky Rookies Set All-Time Highs, Rookie Deep Dive, 2022-23 Trilogy Reactions, Art of Hockey Review & Troy Plays "Would You Rather" 29.05.2023 1:21:26

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 86 for Episode 86 (3:26), Next we give an update on the Conference finals with the Florida Panthers eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference, and out West with the Las Vegas Golden Knights leading the Dallas Stars three games to two. We look a...

Has Matthew Tkachuk Achieved Permanent Hobby Relevance? A Dallas Implosion, Fanatics Purchases PWCC, 2022-23 Extended Series Checklist Breakdown, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 25.05.2023 1:41:05

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 85 for episode 85 (3:27). Next, we give our hobby update on the NHL Playoffs. Comparing Bobrovsky's playoffs run to J.S. Giguere 20 years ago. Matthew Tkachuk's hobby rise continues and the Dallas Stars implode (12:06). Fanatics purchases PWCC a...

Bedard Card Values Reach Uncharted Waters, Could Bobrovsky Win the Conn Smythe?, Mark Hill from My Card Post Talks His Innovative Sports Card Marketplace, Tkachuk & Hintz Values Soar, 2021 Fleer Ultra Checklist Breakdown & Luke Hughes Rookie Deep Dive 22.05.2023 2:11:10

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 84 for episode 84 (3:33). The NHL Conference Finals are underway and we give an update on where each series stands, and currently hockey card values for key players (11:40). Next, Rookie Deep Dive is back, and per our listener vote, we deep dive Luke Hughes...

Are JRob & Matthew Tkachuk the Last Playoffs Hobby Hopes?, Can McDavid Win w/ the Oilers?, ESPN Does the NHL Dirty, 2022 Leaf Art of Hockey Checklist Breakdown, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 18.05.2023 1:57:14

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 83 for episode 83 (4:58). Next, the Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken were eliminated from the NHL Playoffs and we look at what's next for each franchise and how being knocked out will impact the hobby value for the stars on each team. We also preview the...

TAG Grading Values Comparison, Hobby Nightmare Scenario for NHL's Final Four?, Hart & Vezina Trophy Finalists, 2022-23 Trilogy Checklist is Out!, Topps Chrome NHL Stickers, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus + Personal Pickups 15.05.2023 1:20:58

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 82 for Episode 82 (2:28). Next, it's another NHL Playoffs Edition of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (9:03). We take a look at a couple teams eliminated from the playoffs, Maple Leafs and Devils, and if we're headed to a hockey card hobby nightmare...

Is Connor Bedard to Chicago a Hobby Home Run?, Beware of Playoffs Goalies, DraftKings Is Doing Breaks?, 2021-22 SP Authentic Value Ratings, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 11.05.2023 1:53:01

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to ever wear the number 81 for episode 81 (2:31). Then we give a quick NHL Playoffs / hockey card hobby update (14:28). Is Connor Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft a hobby homerun (23:42? In Hobby News, are a couple of new live selling and...

Draisaitl's Historic Playoffs Pace, Akira Schmid Struggles, Snoop Dogg...NHL Owner?, April Grading Report, Calder & Norris Trophy Finalists, Matthew Knies Rookie Deep Dive & Personal Pickups 08.05.2023 1:09:53

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear number 80 for episode 80 (5:05).It's another NHL Playoffs edition of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (10:27). Rookie Deep Dive is back and based on listener voting, we did a deep dive on Maple Leafs Rookie forward Matthew Knies (27:30). In Hobby News, Calder &amp...

Tony Sirianni @ Upper Deck Talks 2021 SP Authentic, Matthew Tkachuk Values Explode, Positive Changes to eBay Int'l Shipping, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus Playoffs Edition, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 04.05.2023 2:04:40

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 79 for episode 79 (9:18). Next, it's another special NHL Playoffs edition of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (15:55). We highlight our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly Auction (31:47). In Hobby News, some season end...

Breaking Down Key Stars & Prospects Under 25 In The Playoffs, Is O-Pee-Chee Platinum the Next Release & Is Upper Deck Getting Caught Up? & Ken Goldin's Netflix Docuseries Reactions 01.05.2023 1:12:22

Send us Fan Mail We begin with the greatest NHL player to wear #78 (4:03). Then we take a comprehensive look at playoff performance and hobby values of key stars and young players under the age of 25 (12:53). Next is hobby news (57:17) and we end the show with new product releases (1:07:20). Partners & Sponsors Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow PWCC Marketplace - http...

Hockey Cards 101 - Maximizing Your Hobby Experience & Healthy Collecting Habits w/ Rob Girard, Sports Card Therapist 29.04.2023 41:55

Send us Fan Mail In Part 5 of our Hockey Cards 101 series we cover a topic that's not touched upon much in the hobby...healthy collecting habits. We believe the hockey card hobby has many positives and benefits to collectors but it can be addicting. If your participation in the hobby gets out of control, there can be a downside too. We were fortunate to be joined for this sensitive topic b...

Up or Down?...Values Update for Key Playoffs Players, 2021 SP Authentic Reactions, Fanatics Buying Leaf? New Upper Deck NFT Platform, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 27.04.2023 1:32:05

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 76 as we did not do that last episode (2:56). We then honor the greatest NHL player to wear number 77 for episode 77 (8:29). Next, it's a special NHL Playoffs edition of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (14:11). Next we look at current Young Guns val...

Spring Toronto Sport Card Expo Recap (Hockey Card Heaven) 24.04.2023 1:05:33

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we recap our experience at the Spring Toronto Sport Card Expo from making hobby connections, meeting listeners, searching for PC items, stocking up on wax and just soaking it all in at hockey card heaven! Partners & Sponsors Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow PWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketpl...

NHL Playoffs Hobby Update, A Conversation w/ MoneyMoose on Hockey Breaking and Women in the Hobby, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview, Spring Sport Card Expo Goals & Listener Mailbag 20.04.2023 2:21:21

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 75 for episode 75 (3:47). Next, we review the start to the 2022-23 NHL Playoffs and tie in hobby updates for key players (12:10). In Hobby News, we give updates on key injuries for playoff teams (25:04). We pick out our favorite hockey cards in the current PWC...

The Cup Master Class Part 2 w/ Mitch Gropman, Bedard Lottery Odds Set; Team-by-Team Breakdown, 2023 NHL Playoffs Round 1 Predictions w/ Hobby Takes, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, 2023-24 Series One Presale Pricing & Personal Pickups! 17.04.2023 2:52:40

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we begin with the greatest player to wear #74 (3:06). Then we take a look at who’s hot (13:20) and who is on the struggle bus (20:40). Next, we take a look at the NHL playoffs and some specific hockey card hobby takes on each series (26:31). Then it’s off to hobby news (43:29). This is followed by Part 2 of our Master Class on The Cup with Mitch Gropman (1:02:47)...

NHL Playoffs Buying & Selling Tips, 2021 SP Authentic Checklist is Out...no Zegras, Seider or Raymond FWAP?, Erik Karlsson's 100 PT Season, Luke Hughes NHL Debut, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 13.04.2023 1:43:46

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to wear number 73 for Episode 73 (3:42). Next, with the NHL playoffs quickly approaching we give our buying and selling tips to take advantage of the enhanced hockey cards market (12:33). We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly Auction (26:11)....

Good, Great & Epic Seasons Flying Under the Hobby Radar, Connor Bedard Dominates WHL Playoffs, We Fix Beckett, 2022 Series 2 Young Guns & Inserts Top Values, 2021 SPx Value Ratings, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus 10.04.2023 1:31:55

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 72 for episode 72 (4:53). Next, it's time to see Who's Hot and who's riding The Struggle Bus (11:53). Josh & Troy lay out their strategy to fix Beckett and restore their prominence in the hobby (29:37). In our largest Hobby News to date we c...

2022 Series Two Is Out! Our Instant Reactions + Must Know Flagship Buying & Selling Tips, March Grading Report, More NHL Season Player Milestones, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 06.04.2023 1:35:02

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 71 for episode 71 (5:41). Next, we highlight our favorite hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly auction that ends this upcoming Sunday night (15:29). In Hobby News, we cover NHL player injuries, another Jason Robertson season milestone, Nathan MacKinnon g...

Beckett's Self-Inflicted Crisis, Hobby Stock: Buy/Sell/Holds, Jason Robertson's Record Breaking Season, March Hockey Hobby Report, The Hobby Is What You Make It, 2022-23 Series 2 Release Countdown, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus 03.04.2023 2:14:52

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we begin by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 70 for episode 70 (5:24). Next, it's time to see what players are performing at the top of their game in Who's Hot, and which players have hit a rough patch in The Struggle Bus (16:26). Next, our special guest co-host Neil aka Irish Flyers Collec...

2021-22 SPx Instant Reactions, Our Favorite Recent Hockey Card Inserts, McDavid Has Most Points in 27 years, Huge Kaprizov Young Guns Milestone, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 30.03.2023 1:23:44

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to wear number 69 for episode 69 (2:10). Next we take a look at our favorite recent hockey card inserts from sets released since the start of the NHL season (8:54). In Hobby News, the 2020 Kirill Kaprizov Young Guns PSA 10 has moved into the top three graded gem mint hockey cards ever a...